
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Best for convention groups, a large sportsbook, and a value-focused casino resort a block east of the Strip.
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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino is an all-ages convention-oriented resort and casino steps from the Las Vegas Convention Center; read this if you want easy convention access, a large sportsbook, or family-friendly amenities. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is a landmark all-suite luxury Strip casino resort with canals and gondola rides; read this if you want a luxury suite experience, on-Strip shopping and dining, and Italianate theming.
Updated · about 2.2 km apart

Best for convention groups, a large sportsbook, and a value-focused casino resort a block east of the Strip.

Best for travelers wanting landmark all-suite luxury on the Strip with canals, gondola rides, and extensive dining and shopping.
When Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino wins: Choose Westgate if you need convention proximity, an on-site monorail stop, the SuperBook sportsbook, or family-friendly rooms and activities at a lower price point than Strip flagship resorts.
When The Venetian wins: Choose The Venetian if you want all-suite accommodations, more and higher-end restaurants and bars, on-site luxury shopping and the gondola/canal experience right on Las Vegas Boulevard.
Bottom line: Westgate is more of a convention- and value-driven full-service resort with a large sportsbook and rooftop pool; The Venetian is a signature Strip resort for travelers prioritizing suite-style rooms, Italian-themed public spaces, and a denser roster of upscale dining and shopping.
| Category | Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino | The Venetian Resort Las Vegas |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Convention-forward full-service casino resort; functional public spaces | All-suite, luxury Italianate resort with canals and theatrical public spaces |
| Location | 3000 Paradise Road, one block east of the Strip adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center | 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S on the main Strip near the Grand Canal Shoppes and gondolas |
| Distance between them | about 2.2 km to The Venetian | |
| Size (rooms) | about 2,811–2,956 rooms and suites | 4,078 guestrooms |
| Pools | Seasonal rooftop outdoor pool with hot tub, cabanas, daybeds; pool is guest-only | Four outdoor pools and poolside bars (resort listing) |
| Restaurants & bars | 13 restaurants and 6 bars, range from Benihana and Edge Steakhouse to quick-service food court | 20 restaurants, 4 bars/lounges, multiple cafés and designer shopping dining options |
| Spa & wellness | Serenity Spa & Salon by Westgate (daily hours, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM) and fitness center by the pool | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, facials and extensive wellness offerings |
| Meeting & events | 225,000 sq ft of meeting space plus large ballrooms and exhibit space; strong convention infrastructure | Major convention and meeting capacity (The Venetian is also convention-focused) — convention center / meeting space on-site |
| Known for | World’s Largest Race & Sports Book (SuperBook), convention proximity and monorail access | Gondola Rides, canals, all-suite rooms, Grand Canal Shoppes and high-end dining |
| Accessibility & transport | On-site Las Vegas Monorail stop; shuttle service to Strip and Downtown included in resort fee | Central Strip location; walking access to many Strip attractions and closer to Strip shows and shopping |
Westgate sits just east of Las Vegas Boulevard next to the Las Vegas Convention Center, with an on-site monorail stop.
Best if you need convention proximity, quick monorail access, or are willing to be just off the Strip for lower rates.
The Venetian is on Las Vegas Boulevard with immediate access to Strip shopping, shows and gondola rides.
Best if you want to stay directly on the Strip with easy walking access to top Strip sights.
Westgate’s room mix is broad with many standard room types and value-focused options.
Best for travelers who want a straightforward room lineup, some no-resort-fee options, and family-friendly occupancy rules.
The Venetian is an all-suite resort with a long list of newly remodeled luxury rooms and suites.
Best for travelers who prioritize suite space and upgraded in-room amenities on the Strip.
Westgate offers a mix of fine-dining steakhouses, ethnic venues and quick-service options across 13 restaurants and six bars.
Best if you want a varied roster that supports families, convention groups and sportsbook crowds.
The Venetian’s dining lineup is broader and skews toward higher-end and signature restaurants with many options on-site.
Best for travelers who want extensive on-site dining and upscale options without leaving the property.
Westgate’s signature water feature is a seasonal rooftop outdoor pool with hot tub, cabanas and a pool bar.
Best for guests who prefer a quieter rooftop pool with Strip views and family-friendly rules.
The Venetian is known for canals and gondola rides plus multiple outdoor pools for guests.
Best if the iconic gondola/canal experience and a larger suite of pool and leisure areas are priorities.
Westgate provides a full-service spa and a mix of lounges and a large sportsbook bar for nightlife.
Best for guests who want an on-site spa, sportsbook nightlife, and event/show infrastructure oriented to conventions.
The Venetian has a full-service spa, higher-capacity showrooms and Strip-facing nightlife integrated with the Grand Canal Shoppes.
Best for travelers who want a full luxury spa and direct access to Strip nightlife and shows.

Westgate — adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center with an on-site monorail stop and large meeting/exhibit spaces.

The Venetian — large all-suite room inventory and suites designed for more residential comfort on the Strip.

The Venetian — more restaurants, cafés and integrated designer shopping at the Grand Canal Shoppes.

Westgate — the SuperBook sportsbook and a large 95,000 sq ft casino floor appeal to sports and gaming fans.
Westgate — it sits adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center and is aimed at business and convention travelers.
The Venetian — the gondola rides and canals are a signature experience at The Venetian on the Strip.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; The Venetian and Westgate are not adults-only resorts.
The Venetian lists about 20 restaurants and cafés on supplier materials; Westgate lists 13 restaurants and 6 bars.
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